The most detailed information about the water temperature in Porto da Cruz in Atlantic Ocean (Madeira, Portugal). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Porto da Cruz for a week.
Water temperature in Porto da Cruz right now
data updated 32 minutes ago66°F
yesterday: 64°F
a week ago: 66°F
Trend: stability
Today water temperature in Porto da Cruz is 66.6°F. This water is cool and invigorating, but for many people it is already comfortable enough for swimming. In general, this temperature is considered normal, but if your circulation is impaired, the water may still feel cool. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 68°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today roughly corresponds to the average value on this day in recent years. Its value has rise both over the past 20 days and over the past week. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 66°F. Water temperature range in Porto da Cruz in April is from 62 to 69 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the next 5-6 days the water temperature in Porto da Cruz will become lower than today, but in 10 days it will still slightly rise, its value will be 66°F.
Table of water temperature values in Porto da Cruz
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Apr 12 | 18.7°C | 19.3°C | |
| Apr 13 | 19.0°C | 18.8°C | |
| Apr 14 | 18.4°C | 19.0°C | |
| Apr 15 | 18.7°C | 19.0°C | |
| Apr 16 | 18.1°C | 18.3°C | |
| Apr 17 | 18.6°C | 18.5°C | |
| Apr 18 | 18.3°C | 19.5°C | |
| Apr 19 | 19.2°C | 19.5°C | |
| Apr 20 | 19.3°C | 19.0°C | |
| Apr 21 | 19.5°C | 19.2°C | |
| Apr 22 | 19.0°C | 18.7°C | |
| Apr 23 | 19.0°C | 18.7°C | |
| Apr 24 | 19.8°C | 19.5°C | |
| Apr 25 | 18.5°C | 18.2°C | |
| Apr 26 | 19.8°C | 19.5°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in Portugal.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Porto da Cruz
Water temperature in Porto da Cruz by month
Porto da Cruz located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 32 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in May, usually in the middle of the month. During a year in Porto da Cruz there are 192 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In December. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Porto da Cruz is 69°F, by the seasons: in winter 66°F, in spring 65°F, in summer 71°F, in autumn 72°F. Minimum water temperature (62°F) in Porto da Cruz it happens in March, maximum (76°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Porto da Cruz changes in each specific month:
Porto da Cruz: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Machico | 66°C | 8km |
| Canical | 66°C  | 9km |
| Santa Cruz | 66°C | 10km |
| Gaula | 66°C | 11km |
| Arco de Sao Jorge | 65°C | 14km |
| Canico | 66°C | 14km |
| Funchal | 65°C | 17km |
| Sao Vicente | 66°C | 20km |
| Ribeira Brava | 65°C | 24km |
| Seixal | 66°C | 27km |
| Ponta Do Sol | 67°C | 28km |
| Madalena do Mar | 66°C | 30km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in Portugal recorded in Ponta Do Sol, its value is 67°F. Lowest - in Pedra Alta, there water temperature now 57°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 60°F.
Water temperature data in Porto da Cruz and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 9 kilometers. This is Madeira (FNC) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Porto da Cruz: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Porto da Cruz
6km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 47%
1km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 40%
5km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 24%
2km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 38%
4km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 23%
3km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 16%
4km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 21%
4km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 61%
8km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 67%
8km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 21%
6km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 11%
7km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 20%
13km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 16%
10km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 51%
9km/hhumidity: 60%, clouds: 53%
11km/hhumidity: 64%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 99%
7km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 11%
5km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 54%
6km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 0%
8km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 2%
9km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 82%
10km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 57%
4km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 92%
5km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 97%
7km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 100%
10km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 98%
12km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 99%
6km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 100%
4km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 100%
5km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 91%
10km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 96%
13km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 97%
11km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 99%
10km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 100%
10km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 100%
